The Saddle Light Center For Therapeutic Horsemanship

The Saddle Light Center For Therapeutic Horsemanship The Saddle Light Center for Therapeutic Horsemanship is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation located in Selma, TX at Retama Equestrian Center.

We help to build the self-esteem and quality of life for special needs individuals within Bexar County and surrounding areas through equine-assisted activities. As a Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (P.A.T.H.) organization, we provide therapeutic horseback riding and hippotherapy to individuals with special needs within the San Antonio area with the goal of contributing positiv

ely to their cognitive, physical, emotional, and social well-being as to inspire them to accomplish things previously considered beyond their capabilities. Since our founding in 1991, through the generosity of our Sponsors and Volunteer workforce, we have grown from a few horses to a program that now provides equine therapy to 60 plus riders each week with a team of 13 horses. Through this program, the Saddle Light Center is committed to improving the self-esteem and quality of life of the disabled population in the San Antonio area. Our mission is to provide equestrian therapy for children, teenagers, and adults with neurological, orthopedic, learning, emotional or other disabilities. Our goal is to inspire our riders to accomplishments previously considered beyond their capabilities.

🐴 Meet the Herd Monday: TanziTanzi (registered name Princess Tanzania) joined The Saddle Light Center herd in 2016.Born ...
05/04/2026

🐴 Meet the Herd Monday: Tanzi

Tanzi (registered name Princess Tanzania) joined The Saddle Light Center herd in 2016.

Born in 2008, this Tennessee Walker mare was raised and trained by her owner using natural horsemanship. She learned to ride with just a halter and ba****ck pad, responding to cues from seat and legs.

Tanzi even performed in state and national drill competitions with the Unbridled Spirit Drill Team.
Today, Tanzi is a loving and calm therapy horse who has worked with riders as young as 3 years old.

Her owner shared Tanzi with The Saddle Light Center so she could continue doing what she does best — creating special connections with riders. 💙🐴

✨ Follow along each Monday to meet the horses who make the magic happen at The Saddle Light Center.

Say hello to our new furry garden ornaments… Barney & Betty 🌿🐴Our garden just got a furry upgrade — a little fluff and a...
05/03/2026

Say hello to our new furry garden ornaments… Barney & Betty 🌿🐴

Our garden just got a furry upgrade — a little fluff and a lot of personality 💐

🐴 Silly Friday with Star 🌟Star’s feeling extra expressive today… what’s he really thanking you for?A. “Thank you for the...
05/01/2026

🐴 Silly Friday with Star 🌟

Star’s feeling extra expressive today… what’s he really thanking you for?

A. “Thank you for the VIP service… I expect this daily.” 👑

B. “Appreciate you noticing me… I’ve been standing here dramatically.” 🎭

C. “Finally… the attention I’ve been waiting for.” 👀

D. “Thanks for the pets… don’t stop now.” 🐴💛

Drop your answer below ⬇️

🐾🚨 Security Alert… Betty has entered the chat. 🚨🐾Alright, she’s had enough…Everyone’s always talking about Barney and th...
04/30/2026

🐾🚨 Security Alert… Betty has entered the chat. 🚨🐾

Alright, she’s had enough…
Everyone’s always talking about Barney and the horses…

But let’s not forget who’s really running security around here. 👀

Meet Betty — our undercover, behind-the-scenes
🛑 Security Specialist 🛑

You may not always see her…
(because she’s usually hidden somewhere around the barn doing VERY important work…)

But trust us:
✔️ She sees everything
✔️ She knows everything
✔️ And she’s always on duty 🐾
Today, it’s Betty’s time to shine ✨

Drop a 🐾 if you’ve ever spotted Betty on patrol!

🎟️🐴 THIS SATURDAY! Come check us out at our booth!We’ll be at the Schertz Murdoch’s location on📅 May 2 | 9 AM–2 PM📍 1797...
04/30/2026

🎟️🐴 THIS SATURDAY! Come check us out at our booth!

We’ll be at the Schertz Murdoch’s location on
📅 May 2 | 9 AM–2 PM
📍 17975 I-35 N, Schertz, TX 78154

🎟️ We’ll be selling raffle tickets AND you can learn more about The Saddle Light Center!

🎟️ Raffle Tickets:
$10 each
$8 each when you buy 5+

✨ Stop by, say hi, and grab your tickets!

Every purchase helps support The Saddle Light Center and the life-changing work we do through equine-assisted services 💛

👉 Bring a friend, swing by, and support a great cause!

🐴 Meet the Herd Monday: DutchDutch is a Rocky Mountain Horse, a unique breed that many people may not be familiar with. ...
04/27/2026

🐴 Meet the Herd Monday: Dutch

Dutch is a Rocky Mountain Horse, a unique breed that many people may not be familiar with. Originating from the Appalachian Mountains, this breed is known for its incredibly smooth four-beat ambling gait called the “single foot.”

That smooth gait makes Rocky Mountain Horses popular for trail and endurance riding — and also will make Dutch a very comfortable ride for our clients.

Dutch came to The Saddle Light Center on the recommendation of Dr. Ball and has settled in great with the herd. These days, it’s all about him learning the ropes of being a therapy horse, and he’s already showing his sweet and social personality around the barn.

We’re excited to watch his journey as he grows into his role in our program. 💙🐴

✨ Follow along each Monday to meet the horses who make the magic happen at The Saddle Light Center.

🐴💛 Can’t volunteer in person? You can still make a difference! Consider purchasing a raffle ticket (or two) to support T...
04/24/2026

🐴💛 Can’t volunteer in person?

You can still make a difference! Consider purchasing a raffle ticket (or two) to support The Saddle Light Center.

Every ticket helps us care for our horses and provide life-changing services to our riders. ✨

🎟️ To purchase tickets, contact:
Kerstin – slcdirector@sbcglobal.net
Anne – Text 214-952-0727
Vicki – Text 512-484-2318

Thank you for supporting our mission—every bit helps! 💛

Nike has something to say about our volunteers! 💗
04/24/2026

Nike has something to say about our volunteers! 💗

🐴✨ Looking for something a little different? ✨🐴Bring a friend, a family member—or come meet new ones—and volunteer with ...
04/23/2026

🐴✨ Looking for something a little different? ✨🐴

Bring a friend, a family member—or come meet new ones—and volunteer with us at The Saddle Light Center! 💛

Whether you’re helping in the barn, working with our horses, or supporting our riders, you’ll be part of something meaningful (and a whole lot of fun).

✨ Try something new. Make a difference. Be part of our barn family. ✨

📧 Contact our Volunteer Coordinator for more information:
volcoor@sbcglobal.net

We had such a great time partnering with Rainbow Gardens and working on our flower beds here at The Saddle Light Center....
04/23/2026

We had such a great time partnering with Rainbow Gardens and working on our flower beds here at The Saddle Light Center. We spent the day planting, refreshing the layout, and really bringing new life into the space and it’s been so rewarding to see it all come together.

We’ve already had so many volunteers say how beautiful it looks and how much they love it, which makes it even more special.

And of course, Copper had to stop by and look extra handsome for the final result 🐴✨

We’re so grateful for Rainbow Gardens’ support in making this possible. We do have one small cat statue in the garden and would love to add more if you’d like to donate one, feel free to reach out to our Volunteer Coordinator!

04/23/2026

🌸🐴 Check out this amazing video from our partners at Rainbow Gardens Thousand Oaks location!

Huge thank you for refreshing our flower beds and bringing new life to our space 💛

We’re so grateful for amazing community partners like you! 🌿

💛🐴 Thank you to our incredible volunteers—past and present! 🐴💛Behind every lesson, every smile, and every success story…...
04/22/2026

💛🐴 Thank you to our incredible volunteers—past and present! 🐴💛

Behind every lesson, every smile, and every success story… is YOU.

Whether you’ve spent time leading a horse, mucking stalls, filling water buckets, or supporting our clients (riders), your hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed.

You are the heart of The Saddle Light Center, and the reason our mission comes to life each day.

We are beyond grateful for each and every one of you. 💛✨

Address

17530 Old Evans Road
Selma, TX
78154

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 8pm
Tuesday 4pm - 8pm
Wednesday 4pm - 8pm
Thursday 4pm - 8pm
Friday 4pm - 8pm

Telephone

+12106519574

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